What the Lord Saith
What the Lord Saith is a collection of sermons by George MacDonald that explore various themes related to Christianity and spirituality. The book includes discussions on topics such as faith, love, forgiveness, and redemption.
By George MacDonald · First published 1865 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational · 232 words
First lines
Trust my father, saith the eldest-born; I did trust him ere the earth began; Not to know him is to be forlorn; Not to love him is -- not to be man.
He that knows him loves him altogether; With my father I am so content That through all this dreary human weather I am working, waiting, confident.
He is with me; I am not alone; Life is bliss, because I am his child; Down in Hades will I lay the stone Whence shall rise to Heaven his city piled.
Hearken, brothers, pray you, to my story! Hear me, sister; hearken, child, to me: Our one father is a perfect glory; He is light, and there is none but he.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1865 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical
- Length: 232 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — The text is centered around themes of faith, trust in a divine father figure, and spiritual guidance.
- Poetry — The writing style is poetic, with structured verses and a lyrical quality.
- Inspirational — The content aims to inspire and uplift by emphasizing trust and contentment in a higher power.
- Philosophical — The text explores existential themes such as the nature of man and the concept of divine love.
Tags
Christianity · faith · spirituality · devotion · prayer · scripture · morality · redemption · grace · love · forgiveness · hope